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1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.1142944114An Enlightening Bookhttp://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/an-enlightening-book/
http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/an-enlightening-book/#commentsMon, 25 May 2020 14:26:03 +0000http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/?post_type=comic&p=687
We get another chance visit with Lightfoot (our Cheyenne red fox) at his job at the library. A special visitor has arrived, one who will likely be recognized soon enough; after all, how many people actually work for such a[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry...]]>

We get another chance visit with Lightfoot (our Cheyenne red fox) at his job at the library. A special visitor has arrived, one who will likely be recognized soon enough; after all, how many people actually work for such a special branch of the library service?

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]]>http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/an-enlightening-book/feed/3687Kitty Litterhttp://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/kitty-litter/
http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/kitty-litter/#commentsSun, 10 May 2020 19:34:24 +0000http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/?post_type=comic&p=679
This strip is the 66th one posted, yet the joke itself was the first that I’d written after the “Meet the Cast” strips. It was inspired by two things. First, in real life, I’m allergic to animal dander, which makes[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry...]]>

This strip is the 66th one posted, yet the joke itself was the first that I’d written after the “Meet the Cast” strips. It was inspired by two things. First, in real life, I’m allergic to animal dander, which makes being a furry interesting; I liken it to being a flower who has hay fever. The second was that, at the time I wrote it (September 2008), I was living with someone who had an enclosed front porch which was full of bottles to return. I’m talking waist deep. She tossed soda bottles in through the upper half of a transom window. I took on the task, and I discovered that there was an old couch, chair, and a small table out there. At 5¢ each (the deposit cost here in New York State), it was quite a haul. I don’t exaggerate when I tell you that I bought steaks at the grocery store. Yes, I shared. I’m not a complete cad (I still need a few more parts).

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]]>http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/kitty-litter/feed/1679Protective Friendshttp://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/protective-friends/
http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/protective-friends/#commentsSat, 25 Apr 2020 18:56:40 +0000http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/?post_type=comic&p=676
Today’s strip is dedicated to Rocket J. Squirrel and Bullwinkle Moose, whose never-ending attempt to pull a rabbit out of a top hat reflects this absolutely true incident. I am protective of my plushies, and they of me. Don’t insult[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry...]]>

Today’s strip is dedicated to Rocket J. Squirrel and Bullwinkle Moose, whose never-ending attempt to pull a rabbit out of a top hat reflects this absolutely true incident. I am protective of my plushies, and they of me. Don’t insult my plushies. You wouldn’t like them when they’re angry…

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]]>http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/protective-friends/feed/2676Spicy Sci-Fihttp://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/spicy-sci-fi/
http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/spicy-sci-fi/#respondFri, 10 Apr 2020 18:48:47 +0000http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/?post_type=comic&p=673
I’m hoping that both Paramount and Robert Beltran will forgive my indulgence. I seem to recall this coming up in conversation with Jy L (who, as I’ve noted before, is not to be confused with J Lo), and that he[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry...]]>

I’m hoping that both Paramount and Robert Beltran will forgive my indulgence. I seem to recall this coming up in conversation with Jy L (who, as I’ve noted before, is not to be confused with J Lo), and that he came up with this particular pun. If he did, I give him credit; if not, I’ll let him take the blame. Win-win for the old wolf. *whistles innocently*

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]]>http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/spicy-sci-fi/feed/0673Puns and Boondoggleshttp://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/puns-and-boondoggles/
http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/puns-and-boondoggles/#commentsWed, 25 Mar 2020 21:26:55 +0000http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/?post_type=comic&p=668
This is a real thing, although not many people know of it. (Maybe you didn’t want to know of it!) The film that I mention here is actually quite good and very informative. In its way, it’s even funny, as[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry...]]>

This is a real thing, although not many people know of it. (Maybe you didn’t want to know of it!) The film that I mention here is actually quite good and very informative. In its way, it’s even funny, as well as tragic. And yes, my youngest fans, I wait to see how many of you know my references!

About a week ago, this strip turned two years old, and we’re just shy of 40,000 page views; not bad for an upstart strip of office-safe furry work! Thanks to all of you who have subscribed, watched, supported via Patreon, and otherwise helped us get to this milestone (or, in most of the world, a kilometerstone… maybe?). We appreciate ya!

As always, don’t forget to subscribe to us; scroll down and enter your email at the bottom of the page (and remember, we’re always SAFE for work… okay, on rare occasions, we’re “PG-13”, but not in language, just the sly innuendo). If you’re enjoying the comic, please use the buttons below to link us into your social media, or consider supporting us through our Patreon. We’re serious: Even $1/month from each of you keeps us going and growing. Costs of internet connections, not to mention hardware for it, is becoming more expensive over here, so we’d really appreciate some help to keep us up to speed! For more information, without obligation, please click here. If you’d like to share your good wishes with the amazing artists of Oray Studios, please click on that link and show ’em some love. This strip couldn’t exist without them!

]]>http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/puns-and-boondoggles/feed/2668It’s a Preferencehttp://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/its-a-preference/
http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/its-a-preference/#commentsTue, 10 Mar 2020 19:25:36 +0000http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/?post_type=comic&p=664
Strangely, the first part of this conversation came about because a company that I was working for sponsored a women’s golf tournament, and this juicy tidbit of physiology and golf balls floated into my world. There was no way that[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry...]]>

Strangely, the first part of this conversation came about because a company that I was working for sponsored a women’s golf tournament, and this juicy tidbit of physiology and golf balls floated into my world. There was no way that I would miss having Sheila educate us all about it, and the ensuing punchline was impossible to deny.

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]]>http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/its-a-preference/feed/1664Abrasive Languagehttp://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/abrasive-language/
http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/abrasive-language/#commentsTue, 25 Feb 2020 20:41:50 +0000http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/?post_type=comic&p=657
This one pushes the PG envelope just a bit, but having overheard this conversation in a local branch of a national sporting goods store (and, somehow, managing to avoid howling with laughter at the time), I simply could not resist[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry...]]>

This one pushes the PG envelope just a bit, but having overheard this conversation in a local branch of a national sporting goods store (and, somehow, managing to avoid howling with laughter at the time), I simply could not resist retelling it through Sheila’s patient and helpful customer service smile. Besides, we’ve not had a chance to see her at work in a while.

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]]>http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/abrasive-language/feed/2657Family-Appropriate Jokeshttp://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/family-appropriate-jokes/
http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/family-appropriate-jokes/#commentsMon, 10 Feb 2020 14:45:11 +0000http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/?post_type=comic&p=649
I know my family certainly had a lot of potty jokes. Mind you, I’m not at all sure my family could have been called “typical” (and certainly not, heaven forefend, “normal”), and perhaps we attracted other families and friends who[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry...]]>

I know my family certainly had a lot of potty jokes. Mind you, I’m not at all sure my family could have been called “typical” (and certainly not, heaven forefend, “normal”), and perhaps we attracted other families and friends who thought in similar terms. However, the water closet was, is, and shall forever remain the most vital room in the house, so let us celebrate it appropriately. All in favor… no, wait, that might be going too far…

I went searching for the origins of the British term “loo,” and the best explanation comes from The Word Detective. It would be impolite to steal thier thunder (yes, there are two authors), so please click here to read their brief, thorough, scholarly explanation. (Consider subscribing to their page as well; they’re quite good!)

As always, don’t forget to subscribe to us; scroll down and enter your email at the bottom of the page (and remember, we’re always SAFE for work… okay, on rare occasions, we’re “PG-13”, but not in language, just the sly innuendo). If you’re enjoying the comic, please use the buttons below to link us into your social media, or consider supporting us through our Patreon. We’re serious: Even $1/month from each of you keeps us going and growing. Costs of internet connections, not to mention hardware for it, is becoming more expensive over here, so we’d really appreciate some help to keep us up to speed! For more information, without obligation, please click here. If you’d like to share your good wishes with the amazing artists of Oray Studios, please click on that link and show ’em some love. This strip couldn’t exist without them!

]]>http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/family-appropriate-jokes/feed/2649Casting Pearls Before Swinehttp://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/casting-pearls-before-swine/
http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/casting-pearls-before-swine/#respondThu, 30 Jan 2020 18:09:01 +0000http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/?post_type=comic&p=638
The undisputed champion of the comic strip pun has to be Stephan Pastis, who has caused me no end of agony with his strip “Pearls Before Swine.” I thought the least I could do was to show him that I’m[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry...]]>

The undisputed champion of the comic strip pun has to be Stephan Pastis, who has caused me no end of agony with his strip “Pearls Before Swine.” I thought the least I could do was to show him that I’m still trying to be as good/bad as he is. I’m not at all sure I’ll ever catch up, but that doesn’t mean that I won’t stop trying. You’ve been warned.

These days, my brain is clearly still in rehab; the title of the strip is missing above, and I overlooked the misspelling of his name when proofing the strip. There are times when I’m certain that my attention span is… SQUIRREL!Thanks for putting up with me.

As always, don’t forget to subscribe to us; scroll down and enter your email at the bottom of the page (and remember, we’re always SAFE for work… okay, on rare occasions, we’re “PG-13”, but not in language, just the sly innuendo). If you’re enjoying the comic, please use the buttons below to link us into your social media, or consider supporting us through our Patreon. We’re serious: Even $1/month from each of you keeps us going and growing. Costs of internet connections, not to mention hardware for it, is becoming more expensive over here, so we’d really appreciate some help to keep us up to speed! For more information, without obligation, please click here. If you’d like to share your good wishes with the amazing artists of Oray Studios, please click on that link and show ’em some love. This strip couldn’t exist without them!

]]>http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/casting-pearls-before-swine/feed/0638Yee Hah, Elijahhttp://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/yee-hah-elijah/
http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/comic/yee-hah-elijah/#respondMon, 20 Jan 2020 16:39:47 +0000http://naturalhabitatcomic.com/?post_type=comic&p=631
This is actually a true story, although no doubt without the pun. Texas is not a state with a large Jewish population (about half a percent of the total population of the state, according to a 2015 tally in the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry...]]>

This is actually a true story, although no doubt without the pun. Texas is not a state with a large Jewish population (about half a percent of the total population of the state, according to a 2015 tally in the Berman Jewish DataBank), but I had friends who had attended this event in Houston. I did ask him if they had two sets of paper plates; laughing, he declined to answer. I’m doubt there’s a reference to paper plates in the Talmud, although I do suspect that Rabbi David Small (the titular character of Harry Kemelman’s series of mysteries) would be able to find something that would fit. They’re great books; enjoy them!

As always, don’t forget to subscribe to us; scroll down and enter your email at the bottom of the page (and remember, we’re always SAFE for work… okay, on rare occasions, we’re “PG-13”, but not in language, just the sly innuendo). If you’re enjoying the comic, please use the buttons below to link us into your social media, or consider supporting us through our Patreon. We’re serious: Even $1/month from each of you keeps us going and growing. Costs of internet connections, not to mention hardware for it, is becoming more expensive over here, so we’d really appreciate some help to keep us up to speed! For more information, without obligation, please click here. If you’d like to share your good wishes with the amazing artists of Oray Studios, please click on that link and show ’em some love. This strip couldn’t exist without them!